At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food preparation.
- Company: Join Hastings Hotels, a family-owned luxury hotel group in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, and career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a focus on personal development and a friendly team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be part of a talented team and develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in quality catering and NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation required.
The predicted salary is between 30910 - 30910 £ per year.
Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland. We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our talented Kitchen team at the exclusive Ballygally Castle. Under the inspiring leadership of our Head Chef, Kevin Osborne, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality.
The successful candidate can expect to work 45 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out of seven including weekends. Typical shift patterns are 6am to 2pm, 11am to 7pm and 12pm to 10pm. The salary for this full-time position is £30,910.00. We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development.
About The Role
- To assist in the supervision of the kitchen to ensure the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are maintained.
- To assist in the effective supervision of the kitchen employees, to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen function.
- To promote and contribute to a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
- To ensure quality standards and procedures are fully understood and implemented, and daily checking procedures are fully applied.
- To ensure company policies relating to stock control and stock ordering are implemented and monitored.
- To ensure the junior Kitchen team receive the appropriate training and coaching to provide effective and efficient service in line with Hastings standards.
- To ensure the junior Kitchen team work to Hastings standards, providing feedback to deliver effective and efficient service.
- To maintain effective communication and relationships with other hotel departments and suppliers to maintain an effective operation and ensure guest satisfaction.
- To ensure the security of kitchen and storage areas is maintained.
- To ensure the kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained.
- To ensure a safe environment is maintained in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene and security legislation and company policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as required.
About You
- We would love you to have similar previous experience gained within a quality catering establishment.
- Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
- Must have previous experience at a similar level gained within a high quality catering operation.
- Must have NVQ level 2 or the equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking and hold a recognised current Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Must have excellent attention to detail.
- A clean and tidy appearance.
- Good communication skills.
Skills Needed
- Customer Service
- Food Production
- Chefing Skills
- HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills
- Supervisory Skills
Company Culture
Our guests remember the small details. The open fire in the lounge. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our people. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey...
Company Benefits
- Free staff meals
- Cash and credit card tips
- Employee discounts
- 29 days holiday plus your birthday
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Vacation
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan and/or pension
- Employee development programs
- Competitive salary
- Preferential room rates
- Family and friends rates
- Discount on meals purchased
- Discount on spa treatments or products
- Free meals during shifts
- Free parking or Discounted parking
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Wellbeing Scheme
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- On the job learning
- Access to Health
Chef de Partie TLNT1_NI in Larne employer: Hastings Hotels Group
Hastings Hotels is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive and friendly work environment at the stunning Ballygally Castle. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including free meals, employee discounts, and 29 days of holiday plus your birthday, employees are encouraged to grow their careers within this family-owned luxury hotel group. The company fosters a culture of respect and teamwork, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the memorable experiences of our guests.
